Do I have to give priority to a car coming from the right in a "fietsstraat" in Belgium?

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The other day, I was driving with my bike through a bicycle street (fietsstraat) in Belgium. In these kind of streets, cars cannot overtake the bikes in the street. But when there's a car coming from the right, do I have to give priority to that car or can I just ride along?






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Which vehicles do you need to give priority?

In practical terms, that means: If the parked cars are on your side of the road, then you should give way to oncoming traffic. If the parked cars are on the opposite side of the road, you have priority.

What is a priority road in Belgium?

A priority road is a long main road on which you have priority at all following crossroads until the end of the priority road. At a main road, road users on the side roads must give way. The traffic sign only applies to the next crossroad.

Which side of the road do you drive in Belgium?

Belgian Driving Rules and Regulations In Belgium, they drive on the right-hand side of the road. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants. Children under 18 and less than 1.35m must use a suitable child-restraint system whether seated in the front or rear seat of a vehicle.

When driving in Belgium What must you have in the car?

It is compulsory to carry the following documents in the car at all times:
  • Driving licence.
  • Insurance certificate.
  • Vehicle registration documents.
  • Passport/proof of identity.
  • Proof of payment of road tax and car radio tax where applicable.




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